We met my parents here for what was supposed to be a late breakfast/brunch situation, but ended up…read morebeing lunch. We found out after we sat down that they stop serving breakfast at 11:30 am on Fridays, in order to prep the kitchen for all the fish frying they do. The restaurant feels like you'd expect for a place called "Pop's"; very homey, a little old-fashioned, but comfortable. We snagged a table for four to wait for my parents to arrive, and the nicest waitress I've ever met brought us coffee and water. (The coffee was surprisingly good, by the way.) Once my parents arrived, we were able to order: Chicken Fried Steak, corn bread and macaroni & cheese and potato salad for me (plus a bonus biscuit brought by our kind waitress); French Dip sandwich for my husband; chicken livers with corn and mashed potatos for mom (don't judge her...I already did haha); beef steak with mashed potatoes and tater tots for dad. My husband also ordered a plate of the spicy pickles for the table, though my mom - who will eat fried chicken livers at 12 pm on a Thursday - refused to touch them. The pickles came out quickly, and were served with two spicy ranch and one regular ranch for dipping. My dad, husband and I went to town on them - crispy, perfectly fried and paired well with the sauces - while my mom looked on. It didn't take long for the menfolk to clear the plate of pickles, so we waited. And we waited. And then we waited some more. Our waitress stopped by a few times to refill our coffee and water, and to give us updates on the food. She did apologize that it was taking so long, at least. Once the food did come out, we all fairly fell on our plates. The chicken fried steak was decent, and had some good flavor. The mac and cheese was good, the potato salad was zesty. The biscuit was big and fluffy on the inside, with a slight crisp to the crust. Perfect. My least favorite thing was the cornbread muffin, it was bland to me. Everybody else loved their meals, though my mom kept saying how big the serving was. It was like the kitchen took every chicken liver they had in the fridge, fried it up and dumped it on her plate. There was no way she was going to eat everything, so she pushed some over to my husband, the only other human at that table who would have been inclined to help her with her meal. We all pushed away from the table over 90 minutes later, sated by the meal and pleased by the service.

I can't say enough good things about this place. The food, the atmosphere & the people are amazing.read more

Came for breakfast with my parents, left after a cup of coffee. The thing is, we were lured in by…read moretheir expansive menu, hoping for a good, filling, southern breakfast. But when we arrived, right after they opened on a Sunday morning, we were told that they only serve "what we refer to as 'brunch' on Sundays", and were handed paper menus with five items on it. Slightly confused, hoping we could still order off of their main menu, we waited for the waitress to return with our coffee (three Americanos and one latte). And we waited. And then we waited. And we waited some more. While we waited, three other parties came in, sat down, questioned the menu, then got up and left. Had it been just us that had that reaction to the abbreviated menu, I would have voted to woman up and just stay put. I didn't want to be "those tourists" who get all riled up about something local that doesn't fit their expectations. But once we (finally!) got our coffee and asked the waitress for clarification, we realized we had to go. The menu was the menu. Their sides - which are referenced on the menu but are never explained - were lackluster for the "base" and even less impressive for the "premium" options, which of course would have cost us even more money. That, paired with the uninspired and surprisingly one-note menu just drove us right out the door. My latte was at least delightful, but that's all I can say. Also, the place was likely very clean, because we were hit by a powerful smell of disinfectant and/or cleaner when we walked in. And finally, the waitress removed my menu after she saw me taking a picture of it. She didn't touch anybody else's menu, just mine.

Can't believe I'd never been here before, you get what you pay for! Be sure to fast at least 24…read morehours ahead of time if you order the "All In" omelette.

Always amazing, never let me down. Enjoy the signature steak with corn and broccoli on the side…read more The steak was done absolutely perfect, the broccoli was just the right texture and the corn just the amount of spice and flavoring as expected. I have yet to be let down here. Ashley, my server, was so attentive. She was on top of her game and even provided some nice conversation. The atmosphere is always amazing, I love this place! If you stop and visit, I'm sure you'll share the same sentiment.

The service was friendly and attentive. Great portions. We sat at the bar and watched the Sunday…read morefootball game and ate really, really great meals! Will definitely go back again!!!

I really wanted to like this place because their Facebook photos look amazing, but after a few…read moredisappointing experiences, I won't be returning. My first attempt to try their seafood special last month failed because they had already sold out. When I tried a second time, I ordered the BBQ chicken, orzo, and strawberry salad special. I specifically asked the staff twice to hold the blue cheese because I can't stand it, but it came with it anyway. Since you can't easily pick out tons of cheese crumbles, I didn't eat the salad. The BBQ chicken was also extremely bland--just unseasoned chicken with sauce poured on top, something easily made better at home. Service was another major issue. Even though it wasn't busy, there was only one person working who was stretched too thin, and I had to wait a long time to get help. Another couple waiting when I walked in had been ignored for 10 minutes just trying to get seated. Hoping for a better experience, I tried calling to ask about a nightly special, but after being left on hold for 10 minutes, I finally hung up. Combined with the lack of online ordering, it's just too frustrating to try again.

Orange roughy, parmesan risotto and bacon Brussels sprouts (mine) chicken parmesan, mashed potatoes…read moreand Marsala gravy (his). We already devoured the warm homemade rolls and large Caesar salad before I could get a picture. Everything was outstanding! Best we've ever had anywhere!

The service is great, portions are large, food is delicious and prices are low. A warm welcome as…read moreyou walk into the door invited to seat yourself. Promptly attended with you drink order to get started quickly. The food was excellent. Make fresh and fast with accuracy. This is not a beacon of culinary excellence. It is a homestyle restaurant that makes you feel like your mother just cooked you your favorite breakfast. Highly recommend!!!

My friend got a club sandwich and gobbled it down. For some reason or another I didn't realize that…read morethe shrimp was going to be fried, I thought it would be sautéed or something. I literally just ate the hush puppies, took the rest home but didn't eat it, just tossed it. Also the name on google and yelp are wrong. It's actually Surgoinsville Country Kitchen.

Well, I ordered the chicken livers because the reviews I had read said that they were really good…read more Flavor was good. Only problem was they were just a little overcooked. I don't like dried chicken livers. They still need to have some moisture about them so the only recommendation I would make is just cut down the cooking time on these. Everything else was delicious!

We were looking forward to trying this restaurant while in town, the restaurant is extremely clean…read moreand tidy, the decor and vibes are on point. The food came out a little slower due to us having a large table. Our waitress was attentive. The food was very good and the price for the value was great.

Great service. Great food. The steak was tender and cooked to my taste. I have been to Zachary's…read moreseveral times through the years and have never had a bad meal. Great restaurant with friendly staff. Owner also comes by and asks how is the food and is always ready to assist on any way.

Very unassuming front in strip mall. Obviously where all the locals go for really good, hometown…read moredinners. Chicken was nice and juicy with a nice browned breast. Baked potato was very tasty. Cole slaw was creamy with a nice light, sweet taste. Service was excellent. Highly recommend.

The restaurant is literally next to the stockyards, so it is easy to locate. There is a sign on the…read moreside of the building also. There is a large gravel lot for parking. The entrance has some significant potholes so watch as you enter or leave, but the opening is very wide so you can maneuver around them pretty easily. This area is also used for the stockyards so there were several trucks with trailers but they tended to park further away from the restaurant. There are steps to the entrance, but there is a ramp on the left side as well. There is also a handicapped space at the bottom of the ramp, but you will need to walk through the gravel lot so plan accordingly. The entrance is at the bottom of a U-shaped bar. All seating is at the bar so large parties will be spread out. It you do have a large party, try to get a corner so you can talk easier. I was able to find a seat along the right side. There were quite a few regulars, evidenced by the joking between them and the staff. The place can get loud with all the conversation, but everyone is friendly and the staff is accommodating. While the kitchen is in the rear, the drinks, cups, silverware, etc. are all in the middle of the bar. This area is quite busy as all the staff maneuvers through here. It did seem waitresses were experienced and took care of both sides of the bar. The building itself is pretty run down but "well used" does not indicate dirty or unsafe, just that is has a lot of history. I ordered the biscuit with gravy and sausage and added two eggs for an additional dollar. The food came out in about ten minutes. The biscuit and gravy were very good and the eggs were cooked as ordered. The sausage was dry but was OK when added to the biscuit and gravy. My coffee never got below half a cup. It was a relatively warm morning, and the restaurant started to heat up while I was there. It appears they only have a wall air conditioner which cannot keep up with all the heat generated in the restaurant. It was not uncomfortable but could be that way in the summer. Betty's is a homey local spot with a decent breakfast for a good price.

Hey Kingsport! You have a true genuine gift with this place. Being small, quaint, and original…read morelends so much charm to this place. If it was bigger and had tables, you'd feel like you were having breakfast at your grandmas house. The staff is friendly and the little time you do wait you can peruse all the wall decorations. There is no need to detail the food other than to say it's delicious and definitely not for those who are being deliberate about their diets. Sit back, enjoy and go back in time to a much simpler world. By the way, cash only